ASUS ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI
ASUS ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI
The ASUS ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI motherboard, with its AMD B650 chipset and AM5 socket, provides a powerful platform for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series processors in an attractive silver-white design. The ATX-format board offers a robust 12 + 2 + 1 phase power delivery system with up to 60A per stage, support for DDR5 memory modules up to 6400MHz (OC) across four slots, one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot for the fastest storage, and WiFi 6E connectivity for access to the 6GHz band. Massive metal heatsinks ensure efficient heat dissipation even under heavy load, while user-friendly features like Q-Release, Q-Latch, and BIOS FlashBack™ significantly simplify system installation and maintenance.
AMD B650
Chipset
AMD AM5
Socket
ATX
Format
DDR5
Memory type
4×
Number of RAM slotsKey features of the ASUS ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI motherboard
- AMD AM5 socket for AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors with Zen 4 architecture, up to 16 cores and a boost frequency of up to 5.7GHz
- Robust 12+2+1 (60A) power stage design with massive aluminium heatsinks ensures stability even when overclocking powerful processors
- One PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks for ultra-fast storage, plus support for DDR5 memory up to 6400MT/s with AMD EXPO technology
- User-friendly features like the PCIe Q-Release button for easy graphics card removal, the M.2 Q-Latch for tool-free SSD installation, and BIOS FlashBack for updating without a CPU
- Integrated WiFi 6E with access to the low-interference 6GHz band and 2.5G Ethernet from Intel for a low-latency connection
- Two-way AI Noise Cancellation, which uses an extensive sound database to remove background noise from your microphone and incoming audio
Powerful performance and support for modern technologies
The motherboard features an advanced power solution with twelve power stages for the CPU, two for the graphics, and one for the SOC, with each stage handling up to 60A. This configuration reliably powers even the most powerful AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series processors with "Zen 4" architecture, which offer up to 16 cores, 32 threads, and boost frequencies up to 5.7GHz. The board supports AMD EXPO™ technology for easy overclocking of DDR5 memory modules and unlocks the full potential of the AM5 platform. Three M.2 slots with robust heatsinks provide space for ultra-fast storage, with one slot supporting the PCIe 5.0 standard and two others supporting PCIe 4.0. A RAID (0/1/10) configuration is available via AMD RAIDXpert2 to increase speed or secure data.
Features for easy assembly and maintenance
The innovative Q-Release feature lets you easily release the first PCIe slot's safety latch with a simple button press, making it much easier to swap out a graphics card or expansion card. The Q-Latch mechanism eliminates the need for screws when installing M.2 SSDs – the drive is secured with a simple lock. BIOS FlashBack™ technology provides a safe way to update the BIOS without a CPU or memory installed – just load the file onto a USB flash drive, plug it into the correct port, and press the button. Four integrated Q-LED indicators display the power status and identify any issues with the CPU, memory, graphics card, or boot device for quick diagnostics.
Connectivity and networking options
The board offers a comprehensive networking solution with WiFi 6E technology, which uses the newly available spectrum in the 6GHz band and provides up to seven 160MHz channels for ultra-fast transfers and better performance in dense wireless environments. Intel 2.5G Ethernet ensures low latency for gaming applications, fast file transfers, and smooth high-resolution video streaming.
Port selection
Storage
- Number of SATA III: 4
- Number of M.2: 3
- M.2 Slot - 1× M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen5
- M.2 Slot - 2× M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen4
- Features: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10
USB ports
- Internal USB 2.0: 4 (2 headers)
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 2 (1 header)
- Internal USB-C 3.2 Gen 2: 1 (1 header)
- Rear USB 2.0: 4
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2: 3
- Rear USB-C 3.2 Gen 2: 1
- Rear USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2: 1
Graphics
- HDMI 2.1
- DisplayPort 1.4
- Graphics outputs: HDMI, DisplayPort
Sound
- Number of channels: 7.1
- Codec: ALC4080
- Rear connectors: 5× 3.5mm
- Internal connectors: S/PDIF
Other
- Rear: BIOS FlashBack, Wi-Fi antenna
- Power: 24-pin, 1× 8-pin, 1× 4-pin
- Cooling: PWM FAN count (4-pin) - 6, Water pump - 4-pin
- Internal: Chassis Intrusion (JCI), RGB LED (4-pin), Addressable RGB (3-pin), Temperature sensors,
Choosing a motherboard
When choosing a motherboard (also known as a mainboard), it's important to pay particular attention to the motherboard's socket type, format, and chipset. These parameters are among the most important and ensure the board's compatibility with the processor, expansion cards and other components. The specific socket determines the choice of a suitable processor, while the remaining connectors determine which other components you'll need for your future computer.Specifications
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Advanced parameters
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